What is a Record of Employment (ROE)?
Learn why Records of Employment (ROEs) matter in Canada, how they support departing employees’ benefits, and how to stay compliant with federal requirements.
What Are Maternity and Parental Benefits in Canada?
With lots of inconsistent information out there, we’ve got you covered with detailed information about Canada’s maternity and parental benefits.
Develop a PTO Program that keeps your employees happy and engaged
Not all locations are required to offer paid time off, so it’s up to you to figure out what kind of policy fits best with your culture.
The CEWS Audit and What Employers Should Do to Prepare
Published Updated Contents The CRA recently started the first stage of its CEWS audit program to identify types and levels of non-compliance for the upcoming larger-scale audits. Select groups of employers have been contacted by the CRA to provide supporting documents to verify their CEWS claims. Some tax professionals are finding the initial requirements “daunting” due to […]
CEWS program expansion explained
Explore the key changes to Canada’s CEWS program in 2020, including the extended subsidy period and new base and top-up subsidies for eligible employers.
Are pay bands necessary (and why)?
Learn how pay bands support fair, consistent compensation and help businesses streamline hiring, performance management, career development, and salary planning.
A Summary of Canada’s 75% Emergency Wage Subsidy
Learn how Canada’s 2020 Emergency Wage Subsidy supported eligible employers, including revenue decline requirements, subsidy amounts, and monthly application rules.
Calculating payroll deductions in Canada
What steps do Canadian employers need to take when processing payroll? Here is a guide to help you to calculate payroll deductions in Canada.
How does payroll software work?
In this guide you’ll find the steps to running payroll, and what payroll software can do for your company.
Five ways remote work benefits employees (and employers!)
Using a payroll platform to bring payroll in-house can be transformational for your business and team. Let’s chat through why and when it might be the time to introduce it in your business. Published Updated Contents Remote work has become the norm for many companies over the past two years. Once the pandemic hit, offices […]
What to know about overtime in the restaurant industry
Published Updated Contents Introduction The restaurant industry is one that can be tough for both employees and employers. There are many laws and regulations to keep track of, especially when it comes to overtime pay. It can seem daunting at first but we hope this article will help you understand what overtime is in the […]
Your top five tax season questions, answered
Published Updated Contents It’s not just you – we also just shuddered at the thought of another year having flown by, and year-end tax season being upon us again. It’s part of an employer’s legal requirements to calculate, withhold, and remit income taxes from their employees’ pay to the Canadian government throughout the year, and […]
Essential best practices to conquer Canadian payroll as a small business
Stop the payroll headache. Master Canadian payroll with our small business guide to tax deductions and compliance for a happier, more efficient team.
From coast to coast: Why we support Canadian businesses better than the rest
Published Updated Contents Canada is known for its stunning landscapes, diverse cultures, friendly people, and more. But there’s another side to this great country – a bustling business scene filled with innovative companies and bright minds. Employment Hero has been a proud Canadian company since its inception, and we believe this gives us a unique […]
Fair Employee Compensation in Times of Inflation
In this blog, we’re giving you strategies to help you manage compensation during times of inflation while balancing your company’s finances.







